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2004 Press Releases by Subsidiary
Fujitsu America
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- 21 December 2004 Plano, TX
- C&K Market Selects StoreNext's ISS45 Platform with RBO and TeamPoS 2000
Plano, TX, December 21, 2004 – C&K Market Inc. of Brookings, Ore. has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies' ISS45 point-of-sale (POS) platform with RBO office software and Fujitsu TeamPoS 2000 terminal systems for chainwide implementation.
- 15 December 2004 Frisco, TX
- Staples Signs Wireless Deal With Fujitsu
Frisco, TX, December 15, 2004 – In a move to improve associate productivity, Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS), the largest operator of office superstores in the world, is installing new wireless technology from Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. in its nearly 1200 U.S. retail stores.
- 1 December 2004 Plano, TX
- Dallo Connects With StoreNext's Connected Services
Plano, TX, December 1, 2004 – Dallo Enterprises, Inc., a 10-store San Diego, Calif.-based independent grocer, is implementing Connected Services(tm) Item Hosting from StoreNext Retail Technologies. Dallo has also selected StoreNext's ISS45 point-of-sale solution to be rolled out to all stores, including their Harvest Ranch, Orchards, Foodland, Hometown, Gigante, and Jonathan's La Jolla banners.
- 30 November 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Expands Mobile Offerings with Suite of Security Features
Sunnyvale, CA, November 30, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the release of the new LifeBook® S7000 notebook. Mobile professionals and corporate users will welcome this full-featured notebook with an enhanced Intel® Pentium® M 745 Processor and new Crystal View display. In addition, Fujitsu further expanded upon the multiple security technologies available across both notebook and Tablet PC offerings.
- 17 November 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Early Adopters Confirm Agility of Fujitsu Software's NeoKicks™ For Migration Of CICS COBOL From Mainframe To .NET
Sunnyvale, CA, November 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation's NeoKicks™ V1.0, the only CICS COBOL application tool that provides migration to .NET and positions the applications to take full advantage of .NET is now available for general release following a three-month review by early adopters who participated in an Early Release Program.
- 15 November 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Computer Systems Announces Solaris 10 Will Be Available on PRIMEPOWER Servers
Sunnyvale, CA, November 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the Solaris™ 10 Operating System from Sun Microsystems will be available on PRIMEPOWER™ servers. Solaris 10 is the most innovative and enterprise-hardened UNIX® Operating System in the market, delivering the highest levels of reliability, flexibility and ease-of-use, all inside an enterprise-level secure operating environment. PRIMEPOWER servers with the Solaris 10 operating system will enable maximum availability and reliability for mission critical applications to reduce costs and complexity. Sun plans to make Solaris 10 available in January 2005.
- 9 November 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Creates Digital Entertainment Center with Its First 17-Inch Screen Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, November 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the LifeBook® N6010 notebook with a 17-inch wide-aspect screen allowing consumers to watch movies in their original widescreen format, immerse themselves in video games, or multi-task by viewing several documents side-by-side.
- 3 November 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- NBC Utilizes Fujitsu Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC to Reveal Updates during Presidential Election Coverage 2004
Sunnyvale, CA, November 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced its Stylistic® ST5020 Tablet PC was used by NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw and political analyst Tim Russert during election night coverage Nov. 2, 2004.
- 27 October 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Maintains Tablet PC Innovation Leadership; Ships New LifeBook T4000 Tablet PC
Sunnyvale, CA, October 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced it has begun shipping in volume its second-generation convertible Tablet PC, the LifeBook® T4000 Tablet PC. The company's convertible Tablet PC is the ideal solution for field force and sales force automation as well as insurance and government workers because of the capabilities to improve efficiency, productivity and security. Fujitsu also announced today the rollout of a large-scale LifeBook T4000 Tablet PC integration by Shaw Industries.
- 26 October 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Certified To Help Online Retailers Safeguard Customer Cardholder Information
Frisco, TX, October 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has successfully completed the MasterCard Site Data Protection (SDP) compliance testing process. As an SDP-compliant vendor, Fujitsu is certified to help retailers evaluate the security of IT systems and media that store cardholder account information to ensure online merchants' compliance with the MasterCard Security Standard. Fujitsu is also qualified to evaluate merchants' compliance with Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP).
- 26 October 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Sees Strong Worldwide Growth In Demand For Interstage Suite
Sunnyvale, CA, October 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced strong growth in demand for its Interstage® Suite, one of the world’s broadest lines of application infrastructure software products. In the first half of Fujitsu’s fiscal year 2004, sales increased by 15% over the same period last year as customers and partners worldwide made Interstage Suite products their solution of choice to design, develop and manage their customized, mission-critical applications.
- 26 October 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Updates Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC with 'Slate' of New Features
Sunnyvale, CA, October 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced the Stylistic® ST5020 Tablet PC with new features to address the performance needs of highly mobile professionals. The Stylistic® ST5020 Tablet PC features a faster processor, up to 9 hours of battery life, wide viewing angle and dedicated graphic chipset for sharper imaging and better sound capabilities. The Tablet PC is available with a choice of integrated wireless connectivity and optional Bluetooth® technology.
- 19 October 2004 Issaquah, WA
- Naurtech Now Offers Fujitsu MobileReady Solution
Issaquah, WA, October 19, 2004 – Naurtech Corp. announced today that it has successfully ported its CETerm Terminal Emulation and ADC Browser smart client to Fujitsu's iPAD mobile platform, creating a powerful Fujitsu MobileReady solution that will give retailers a seamless, cost-effective approach to integrating and implementing hardware and software for wireless retail use.
- 5 October 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Puts New Spin on Convertible LifeBook T Series Tablet PC
Sunnyvale, CA, October 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today demonstrated its expertise in tablet computing with the introduction of its second-generation convertible, the LifeBook® T4000 Tablet PC. Among its most notable enhancements is an integrated modular bay, which can accommodate a Multi-Format DVD Writer, second battery or weight saver. Other updates include a new display with a 180-degree viewing angle, a faster processor, dual microphones with noise cancellation, Bluetooth® wireless technology and advanced security features.
- 4 October 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Software NeoKicks and NetCOBOL for .NET Solve Mainframe Migration Problem For Presidential Life Insurance
Sunnyvale, CA, October 4, 2004 – Presidential Life Insurance Company, a leading provider of fixed deferred and immediate annuities and life insurance products to financial service professionals and their clients across the United States, has selected Fujitsu Software’s NeoKicks and NetCOBOL for .NET on Windows Server 2003 to run the company’s CICS-based applications.
- 28 September 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Software Joins Mainframe Migration Alliance
Sunnyvale, CA, September 28, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that, having worked closely with Microsoft Corp. over the last few years in the area of mainframe migrations, it is enthusiastically supporting the recently formed Mainframe Migration Alliance (MMA), an organization created by Microsoft and other industry partners designed to help customers migrate workloads off the mainframe and onto the Microsoft Windows platform. The alliance represents a group of companies that have their interests aligned in making mainframe migrations easier and more efficient for customers.
- 13 September 2004 Edison, NJ and Costa Mesa, CA
- Fujitsu Consulting and FileNet Deliver Claims Processing Solution
Edison, NJ and Costa Mesa, CA, September 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting today announced the availability of the Fujitsu Advanced Claims Processing Utility, the result of a development partnership with FileNet Corporation (NASDAQ: FILE), a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions. Bridging Enterprise Content Management with Business Process Management, the utility is designed to expedite Property and Casualty (P&C) claims processing, reduce claims payout and administrative costs, and improve customer service and retention.
- 2 September 2004 Frisco, TX and Salt Lake City, UT
- Fujitsu and Klever Marketing Expand Strategic Alliance and Joint Development Agreement
Frisco, TX and Salt Lake City, UT, September 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (KLMK.OB) have expanded their strategic alliance announced in February through which the companies are developing a fully integrated, intelligent shopping cart.
- 31 August 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Appoints Raymark a Value-added Reseller for TeamPoS and iPAD
Frisco, TX, August 31, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed Raymark Xpert Business Systems, Inc. (Raymark), as a value-added reseller for Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 point-of-sale terminals and iPAD handheld computers. Raymark will market its Xpert-Store POS software and Pocket-Xpert mobile application to its retailer customers worldwide.
- 31 August 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Unveils Four-Way Blade Server for Power-Hungry Data Centers
Sunnyvale, CA, August 31, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today introduced the world's most compact four-way SCSI server blade, the PRIMERGY® BX600 blade server. Offering exceptional performance and flexibility, the system can easily handle the demands of modern corporate data centers, Internet service providers and application service providers.
- 31 August 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Unveils Next Generation Intel-based Mono-Processor Servers
Sunnyvale, CA, August 31, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today boosted the appeal of its entry-level mono-processor servers with the new S2 generation of its PRIMERGY TX150 tower server and RX100 rack server.
- 18 August 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Recognized As An Industry Leader For Most Reliable Windows-Based Notebooks
Sunnyvale, CA, August 18, 2004 – Fujitsu LifeBook® notebooks are some of the most reliable in the industry, according to the newly released 17th Annual Reader Satisfaction Survey published by PC Magazine. Fujitsu captured the highest reliability score among all Windows-based notebooks, tying IBM, and had the lowest percentage of notebooks needing repairs.
- 18 August 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Software Corporation’s NeoKicks™ Easily Kicks CICS From Mainframe To .NET
Sunnyvale, CA, August 18, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation is announcing an Early Release Program for NeoKicks™ V1.0, the latest enhancement to its mainframe migration solutions. NeoKicks delivers greatly increased agility to IT groups with CICS COBOL applications by lowering platform maintenance costs, giving interfaces new life as ASP.NET Web applications or Windows Forms client applications, and integrating with Visual Studio .NET for much higher developer productivity.
- 17 August 2004 Sunnyvale, CA and Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Teams With SonicWALL to Add Secure Networking To Retail Point of Sale Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA and Frisco, TX, August 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and SonicWALL, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNWL) have teamed to deliver cost-effective, reliable and secure wired and wireless networked solutions for the retail market.
- 16 August 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu to Join WFMC in Demonstrating Real-World Business Process Interoperability Via ASAP and WXML 2.0 Web Services Standards
Sunnyvale, CA, August 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that it will participate in a demonstration of real-world business process interoperability being hosted by the Workflow Management Coalition (WfMC) on June 23. WfMC will feature Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager among the products using Wf-XML 2.0 and the Asynchronous Service Access Protocol (ASAP) to automate Internet commerce processes. The live demonstration will take place at the Brainstorm Group Business Process Management Conference at the Airport Hyatt in Burlingame, CA. Reflecting strong interest in the potential of the two protocols, some 600 observers have signed up to obtain the results of the demonstration.
- 20 July 2004 Las Vegas, NV
- Geissler's increases efficiency and responsiveness with StoreNext's electronic shelf labeling system
Las Vegas, NV, July 20, 2004 – Geissler's Supermarkets Inc., a New England independent grocery chain, has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC for its electronic shelf labeling (ESL) solution for its four stores in the state of Connecticut.
- 20 July 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Expands Itanium-Based Product Portfolio With PRIMERGY RXI300 Two-Way Rack Server
Sunnyvale, CA, July 20, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today rolled out a new 64-bit dual-processor Intel® Itanium™ 2 rack server, extending its Itanium-based product portfolio. Ideal for space-constrained data centers, the new PRIMERGY® RXI300 server is two height units (2U) and accommodates one or two Itanium 2 processors operating at 1.40 GHz, 1.50 GHz or 1.60 GHz. The cost-effective 1.40 GHz and 1.60 GHz processors are optimized for dual-processor servers and incorporate a 3 MB third-level cache. The high-performance 1.50 GHz processor, code-named Madison, features a 6 MB third-level cache to greatly improve processor utilization.
- 12 July 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Adds Fingerprint Sensor to LifeBook P Series Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, July 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today unveiled the latest version of its popular LifeBook® P Series notebook. Ideal for mobile professionals and students, the new LifeBook P7000 notebook weighs 3.27 pounds and can be equipped with advanced features such as a fingerprint sensor, a Super-Multi DVD drive, and Super AG™ wireless LAN technology.
- 30 June 2004 San Diego, CA
- Fujitsu Named Microsoft Windows Embedded OEM Partner of the Year for 2004
San Diego, CA, June 30, 2004 – Microsoft Corp. has named Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. "Windows Embedded Partner of the Year" in the OEM category for the Americas at the Windows Embedded Developers' Conference 2004 -- DevCon -- being held in San Diego June 28-July 1.
- 24 June 2004 Plano, TX
- July Marks Launch of StoreNext "Declaration for Independents"
Plano, TX, June 24, 2004 – In a move designed to reinforce its position as the brother-in-arms for the independent grocer, StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC is launching the Declaration for Independents campaign.
- 22 June 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Achieves Groundbreaking Performance with PRIMEPOWER Servers
Sunnyvale, CA, June 22, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced enhancements to its fifth-generation SPARC64® processor. Exploiting the company’s long-term processor development experience, the Fujitsu SPARC64 V processor is fabricated using 90-nanometer (nm) process technology, a first for UNIX® based servers, and operates at 1.89 GHz. The enhancements deliver a significant performance boost averaging 35 percent faster than previous generations.
- 21 June 2004 Toronto, ON
- Best-selling Authors Launch New Business Book at Toronto Stock Exchange Gallery
Toronto, ON, June 21, 2004 – Advances in business leadership and problem-solving concepts will be showcased during the upcoming launch of The Power of the 2 x 2 Matrix, a compelling new business book by best-selling Canadian author Alex Lowy and Silicon Valley-based Phil Hood. Lowy and Hood are partners in the Toronto-based consulting firm Transcend Strategy Group.
- 16 June 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu to Join WFMC in Demonstrating Real-World Business Process Interoperability Via ASAP and WXML 2.0 Web Services Standards
Sunnyvale, CA, June 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that it will participate in a demonstration of real-world business process interoperability being hosted by the Workflow Management Coalition (WfMC) on June 23. WfMC will feature Fujitsu Interstage Business Process Manager among the products using Wf-XML 2.0 and the Asynchronous Service Access Protocol (ASAP) to automate Internet commerce processes. The live demonstration will take place at the Brainstorm Group Business Process Management Conference at the Airport Hyatt in Burlingame, CA. Reflecting strong interest in the potential of the two protocols, some 600 observers have signed up to obtain the results of the demonstration.
- 15 June 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Offers Ultimate Flexibility With LifeBook E Series Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, June 15, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today unveiled the next generation of its powerful and versatile LifeBook® E Series family, the LifeBook E8000 notebook. This corporate desktop replacement is rich with new features and the latest technologies for the serious business professional.
- 7 June 2004 Frisco, TX
- Absolute ATM to Offer Fujitsu Series 8000 in Central and South Texas
Frisco, TX, June 7, 2004 – Absolute ATM has joined the ranks of Fujitsu Transaction Solutions' business partners to market Fujitsu's automated teller machines (ATMs) to financial institutions in Central and South Texas.
- 25 May 2004 Edison, NJ
- Fujitsu Consulting Integrates TRIOLE Strategy to Enhance Service and Solution Offerings
Edison, NJ, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting today announced that it will leverage the Fujitsu group's TRIOLE™ strategy for IT optimization in combination with its existing award-winning Macroscope® methodology to build additional benefits into its best-in-class solutions, quality delivery and project management capabilities.
- 25 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Computer Systems Delivers TRIOLE Strategy for IT Optimization
Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu today outlined the global expansion of its TRIOLE™ strategy for the optimized design, development and deployment of highly reliable and adaptive business-critical IT infrastructure in heterogeneous environments. Fujitsu Computer Systems will play a key role in bringing products, solutions and services based on the TRIOLE strategy to customers in North America, allowing them to increase business efficiency, agility and continuity.
- 25 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Software Corporation Delivers Interstage XML Search as Part of TRIOLE Strategy for IT Optimization
Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that Interstage® XML Search (Shunsaku Data Manager) is the first solution from the Interstage Suite of application integration software products to incorporate the elements of TRIOLE™, Fujitsu’s global IT optimization strategy.
- 25 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Servantis and Fujitsu Partner to Bring Best-in-Class Solutions to the Healthcare Industry
Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation and Servantis today announced a strategic partnership to deliver best-in-class solutions for the healthcare industry, including automated claims processing and integration of the complex networks of systems that link payers, providers, and other healthcare organizations.
- 24 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Software Sees Bright Future for Enterprise Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, May 24, 2004 – Fujitsu Software announced its support of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System. The 2005 enhancements are fully in line with the needs of Fujitsu Software’s customers who are migrating their mainframe COBOL applications to the Microsoft .NET Framework.
- 17 May 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Expands U-Scan Product Line from Kiosk to the Max
Frisco, TX, May 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions announces the immediate availability of two new models in its U-Scan line of self-checkout systems. The new U-Scan Kiosk and dual-belt U-Scan Max extend the product range to make self-checkout solutions available for more retailers.
- 16 May 2004 Chicago, IL
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Fujitsu and Klever Marketing To Demonstrate Future of Intelligent Shopping At Retail Systems 2004
Chicago, IL, May 16, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (OTC BB:KLMK) will demonstrate a prototype of a turnkey personal shopping solution at Retail Systems 2004. The integrated, intelligent shopping cart is now being developed through an alliance announced in February.
- 13 May 2004 Edison, NJ and Richardson, TX
- Fujitsu Honored by SBC Communications
Edison, NJ and Richardson, TX, May 13, 2004 – Commitment to excellence has earned Fujitsu Consulting and Fujitsu Network Communications recognition as outstanding suppliers to SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC), one of the world’s leading data, voice and Internet services providers.
- 11 May 2004 Sydney
- Australia's Coles Myer and Fujitsu join forces in POS software development alliance
Sydney, May 11, 2004 – Coles Myer and Fujitsu Australia will join forces under an alliance to manage, consolidate and develop the software platform that runs the point-of-sale systems across almost 700 Coles Myer-owned stores throughout Australia.
- 11 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Dazzles Consumers with Latest LifeBook C Series Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, May 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today refreshed its stylish and affordable LifeBook® C Series notebook, featuring an Intel® Pentium® M processor designed to deliver improved battery life and performance. As a three-spindle notebook, this formidable desktop replacement now features several enhancements at an attractive price for students, home users and business professionals.
- 11 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Makes FlexFrame for mySAP Business Suite Solution Available in North America
Sunnyvale, CA, May 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today made available the FlexFrame™ for mySAP® Business Suite solution, the first realization of an IT infrastructure with SAP Adaptive Computing capabilities. The FlexFrame for mySAP Business Suite solution replaces yesterday's complex environment of multiple dedicated servers with a modular concept that incorporates the latest business-critical computing technologies like Fujitsu PRIMERGY® servers. This modular approach allows virtualization of the Linux Operating System, application services and storage, consolidating all application and database services on a single, easily managed platform.
- 10 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu LifeBook S7000 Notebook Gets Performance Boost with Next-Generation Intel Pentium M Processor
Sunnyvale, CA, May 10, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today unveiled its latest thin-and-light LifeBook® S7000 notebook, featuring the next-generation Intel® Pentium® M Processor - a key component of Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology. The new chip features a faster clock speed, design enhancements and more on-die cache memory for better performance.
- 10 May 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Offers True Mobility with Latest LifeBook S6000 Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, May 10, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today unveiled the next generation of its thin-and-light LifeBook® S6000 notebook enhanced with the new Intel® Pentium® M Processor and a brilliant 13.3-inch Crystal View display that stands out in any setting, including outdoors.
- 4 May 2004 Mississauga, ON
- Canadian Tire Retail Selects Fujitsu For In-store Technology Systems and Services
Mississauga, ON , May 4, 2004 – Canadian Tire Retail and the Canadian Tire Dealers' Association have named Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as its supplier of retail point-of-sale hardware systems and services for Canadian Tire stores. Fujitsu will supply its TeamPoS 2000 M POS terminals, PRIMERGY TX150 servers and managed services, including staging, integration, on-site/depot maintenance and call center support.
- 4 May 2004 Westwood, MA
- Fujitsu’s BioIT Group Releases New Software Application "ActiveSite™" for Designing Effective Small Molecule Inhibitors
of Protein Targets
Westwood, MA , May 4, 2004 – The BioIT Group of Fujitsu America, Inc. announced today the release of their new ActiveSite™ software which functions with their BioCAChe™, BioMedCAChe™, and WorkSystem Pro™ products. BioMedCAChe is the CAChe Group’s flagship protein to drug discovery modeling software for the Windows® operating system.
- 4 May 2004 Chicago, IL
- UWG Selects StoreNext's RBO
Chicago, IL, May 4, 2004 – Unified Western Grocers, Inc. (UWG) has selected the RBO system from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC as its preferred back office software platform for its 3,000-plus customers.
- 2 May 2004 Chicago, IL
- Lowe's secures real-time reporting system with StoreNext Connected Services
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2004 – Lowe's Food Stores, Inc., a Littlefield, Texas-based independent grocery chain, has chosen StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC's Connected Services as its preferred hosting solution. Initially, Lowe's will use StoreNext's Connected Item Hosting and Connected Direct Store Delivery (C-DSD) applications.
- 2 May 2004 Chicago, IL
- StoreNext and Trax announce partnership to offer loss prevention application to independent grocers
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2004 – StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC and Trax Retail Solutions Inc. have teamed up to offer a new profit optimization and loss prevention application for independent grocers via the StoreNext Connected Services(tm) portfolio. ShrinkTrax(r) for POS in the grocery industry's leading loss prevention solution that helps prevent cashier theft and errors by identifying and modifying behaviors of fraudulent or inefficient cashiers.
- 2 May 2004 Chicago, IL
- StoreNext introduces Connected Direct Store Delivery
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2004 – StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC has developed Connected Direct Store Delivery (C-DSD), a Web-based Connected Services(tm) application that automates an independent grocer's direct store delivery and receiving functions without the need for a back-office system.
- 29 April 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu introduces grocery industry's first software application for real-time self-checkout lane management
Frisco, TX, April 29, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has developed LaneAlert, a new lane management software application for self-checkout terminals that monitors lane activity and sends real-time alerts to store management when problems arise or utilization benchmarks are not met.
- 13 April 2004 Frisco, TX and Long Beach, MS
- Fujitsu, Triton Team Up to Serve Mid-Size Financial Sector Through Worldwide Joint Licensing of Prism ATM Software
Frisco, TX and Long Beach, MS, April 13, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Triton have entered into a strategic licensing agreement that will provide a broader range of automated-teller machine solutions for small to mid-size financial institutions and the retail ATM market.
- 12 April 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Completes Acquisition of Optimal Robotics' Self-Checkout Business
Frisco, TX, April 12, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Optimal Robotics self-checkout business for $35 million in cash and an assumption of liabilities.
- 5 April 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu To Acquire Optimal Robotics' Self-Checkout Business
Frisco, TX, April 5, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Optimal Robotics Corp. (NASDAQ: OPMR) to acquire Optimal's self-checkout business for $35 million in cash and an assumption of liabilities. The agreement is subject to approval by Optimal's shareholders.
- 30 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Named to KMWorld's "100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management"
Sunnyvale, CA, March 30, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that it has been named to KMWorld’s 2004 list of “100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management.᾿ The prestigious list recognizes companies leading the way in the knowledge economy and is assembled by KM practitioners, theorists, customers, analysts, and editors. It will be published in the April 2004 issue of KMWorld and online at http://www.kmworld.com/100.cfm.
- 23 March 2004 Vancouver, BC
- Best Buy Canada Awards $3.9-million Point-of-sale Systems Contract to Fujitsu
Vancouver, BC, March 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting (Canada) today announced it has been selected by Best Buy Canada Ltd. to be their integration partner for the company's multi-million dollar Canadian Point-of-Sale (POS) Replacement Program (CPR). Once complete, the program will replace the current, aging store systems and provide the company, which operates all Best Buy and Future Shop stores in Canada, with an integrated suite of store applications and the infrastructure to quickly implement future retail technologies.
- 23 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Races Ahead with Elegant, Powerful LifeBook® S Series Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, March 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today debuted the latest addition to its thin-and-light LifeBook® S Series, the LifeBook S7000 notebook. The 4.3-pound notebook now features a larger display, a faster Intel® Pentium® M Processor and several other enhancements for improved performance, functionality and security.
- 23 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA and Washington D.C.
- Fujitsu Software Corporation Shows Government Agencies How To Preserve Investment in COBOL While Migrating From Host Mainframe
Environments
Sunnyvale, CA and Washington D.C., March 23, 2004 – In Booth 3003 at FOSE, March 23-25, Fujitsu Software Corporation will demonstrate how its NetCOBOL® for Windows, NetCOBOL for .NET, NetKicks™ and zBatch™ products can help government customers cut mainframe hardware and software maintenance costs and maintain their investment in COBOL while migrating from host mainframe environments.
- 23 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Sunlight Proves No Match for New Fujitsu Tablet PC
Sunnyvale, CA, March 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today gave mobile professionals the option of an indoor/outdoor display on its new slate Stylistic® ST5000 Tablet PC. The new screen is ideal for field workers who need a reliable mobile computing solution as they inspect job sites, conduct surveys or visit clients.
- 11 March 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu Selects Seibold Security as ATM Business Partner
Frisco, TX, March 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has enlisted Seibold Security Inc. as its exclusive business partner for Fujitsu's Series 8000 and Series 7000 automated-teller machines (ATMs) in the upstate New York area. Rochester, N.Y.-based Seibold will sell, install, service and upgrade Fujitsu's ATMs, targeting mid-size financial institutions.
- 10 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Experiences Highest Year-on-Year Growth for U.S. Portable Shipments in 2003
Sunnyvale, CA, March 10, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today announced it achieved record-breaking growth in 2003 by increasing its year-on-year number of U.S. portable shipments by 53 percent from 2002. Fujitsu attributes its success to the third and fourth quarters of 2003 in which the company experienced its highest jump in year-on-year growth for U.S. portable shipments.
- 9 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Chief Architect Recognized for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Workflow
Sunnyvale, CA, March 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that Keith Swenson, chief architect of Fujitsu Software Corporation, has been named the 2004 recipient of the prestigious Marvin L. Manheim Award. Presented by the Workflow Management Coalition (WfMC), the annual award recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals or groups in the field of workflow. Keith will be honored at an award ceremony hosted by the WfMC in conjunction with the AIIM Expo Conference & Exposition at 4 p.m. today at the Jacob J. Javits Center, New York, NY.
- 9 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Ships High-Performance PRIMERGY BX600 Midrange Blade Server
Sunnyvale, CA, March 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced it is now shipping the latest addition to its PRIMERGY® blade server line, the PRIMERGY BX600 midrange blade server. With the highest computing power per unit space and the latest server management solutions, the new blade server is ideal for enterprise consolidations.
- 2 March 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Energizes Thin-and-Light LifeBook S2000 Notebook
Sunnyvale, CA, March 2, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today enhanced the performance of the LifeBook® S2000 notebook and maintained the price point to make it even more attractive to budget-conscious mobile professionals and students.
- 27 February 2004 Frisco, TX
- Extenda is "RetailReady" for Fujitsu's TeamPoS Platform
Frisco, TX, February 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has awarded its "RetailReady" designation to Extenda AB's retail point-of-sale software application Extenda Retail 5. Extenda will market its software application to tier-one grocery chains in North America for use on Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 retail terminal.
- 27 February 2004 San Francisco, CA
- Fujitsu Introduces New Cash Dispensers to SlimLine Product Family Serving OEM Market
San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has added the Model F53 and Model F56 cash dispensers to its SlimLine product family, providing two compact and low-cost options for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of ATMs, transactional kiosks and other cash handling equipment.
- 27 February 2004 San Francisco, CA
- Fujitsu Names Sweda's Safari Renaissance Software "RetailReady" for TeamPoS 2000 Platform
San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has designated Sweda Corp.'s Safari Renaissance 3.0 retail point-of-sale (POS) software as "RetailReady." The designation indicates that a software vendor's application fully integrates with Fujitsu's TeamPoS 2000 POS terminals.
- 27 February 2004 San Francisco, CA
- StoreNext adds Item Hosting to Connected Services online application suite
San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Wholesalers, small chains and independent grocers can now manage entire item files - including pricing and promotions - from one central location through Connected Item Hosting, a new Web-based, Connected Services application from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC.
- 27 February 2004 San Francisco, CA
- StoreNext bolsters Connected Services portfolio with Analytics & Reporting Application
San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – In an effort to further level the competitive playing field for independent grocers, StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC has introduced a Store Analytics & Reporting application within its Connected Services portfolio. The application combines four Web-based modules that remotely gather transaction data so storeowners can view and analyze sales information via the Internet.
- 27 February 2004 San Francisco, CA
- StoreNext to provide electronic check conversion for independent grocers
San Francisco, CA, February 27, 2004 – Independent grocers can now benefit from reduced check-processing costs and greater security against check fraud using ISS45's new electronic check conversion (ECC) system from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC.
- 25 February 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Sees Record Demand for Interstage Suite
Sunnyvale, CA, February 25, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced a global surge in demand for its Interstage® Suite, one of the world’s broadest lines of application infrastructure software products. In the last nine months of 2003, sales tripled as customers and partners worldwide made Interstage Suite products their solutions of choice to design, develop and manage their customized, mission-critical applications.
- 17 February 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Delivers No-Compromise PRIMERGY BX600 Midrange Blade Server
Sunnyvale, CA, February 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced a new addition to its PRIMERGY® blade server line, the PRIMERGY BX600 midrange blade server. Offering some of the highest computing power per unit space and the latest management solutions, the new blade server is ideal for enterprises looking to simplify their infrastructure and reduce TCO.
- 17 February 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Software Obtains Rights to zBatch and Brings Production MVS/zOS JCL Batch Jobs to Windows Server
Sunnyvale, CA, February 17, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation today announced that it has obtained rights to zBatch™, a product of zBatch LLC that is designed to streamline the task of migrating mainframe applications to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to significantly reduce costs.
- 9 February 2004 London, UK
- The Spanish Traffic Authority Chooses Fujitsu Software's Interstage to Drive Management Efficiency
London, UK, February 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Software Corporation, the leading provider of application integration and middleware software, today announced that the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) - the Spanish Traffic Authority - has chosen the Interstage® Business Process Manager software, to support its e-business strategy of modernizing its technology platforms and measuring the sanctioning process against Spanish road drivers.
- 4 February 2004 Salt Lake City, UT and Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu, Klever Marketing Announce Alliance For Personalized Shopping
Salt Lake City, UT and Frisco, TX, February 4, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and Klever Marketing Inc. (KLMK.OB) will jointly develop and market a turnkey personal shopping solution for the retail market.
- 3 February 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu PRIMERGY BX300 Blade Server Tailored Perfectly for Data Centers and Internet Service Providers
Sunnyvale, CA, February 3, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today debuted its Intel-based PRIMERGY® BX300 blade server now with the new Intel® Pentium® M Processor and up to 4 GB of ECC-protected DDR SDRAM memory. The combination makes the blade server ideal for tackling intensive applications such as extensive terminal server installations or a large number of Web servers, in addition to lowering cost per server blade and reducing space requirements in the rack over standard servers.
- 26 January 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Ships Rack-Optimized PRIMERGY RXI600 Server with Intel Itanium 2 Processor
Sunnyvale, CA, January 26, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation today announced it is now shipping its new Intel® Itanium® 2-based PRIMERGY® RXI600, a high performance 64-bit, 4-way rack server ideal for large databases, business intelligence and data warehousing.
- 23 January 2004 Edison, NJ
- Fujitsu Consulting Announces Sale of Spain Subsidiary to Management-led Group
Edison, NJ, January 23, 2004 – Fujitsu Consulting, the global consulting and services arm of the $38 billion Fujitsu Limited, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its ownership interest in the companies comprising DMR Consulting Spain to a group that includes the DMR Consulting Spain management team backed by private investment firms. Both sides anticipate that the transaction will be completed within the next few months. DMR Consulting Spain currently provides consulting and services in nine countries, including Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Italy, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- 12 January 2004 New York, NY
- Dress Barn entrusts next-generation POS to Fujitsu
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – The Dress Barn, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBRN) has selected Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. as its strategic partner for point-of-sale hardware systems and retail technology lifecycle services. Fujitsu will supply more than 2,000 TeamPoS 2000 M terminals to replace Dress Barn's older-generation POS systems. The companies also signed a five-year agreement covering a complete range of managed services.
- 12 January 2004 New York, NY
- Fujitsu supports Microsoft's Smarter Retailing Initiative
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Through its "relentless cost reduction" model and SmartPoS strategies, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. provides a complete set of retail offerings that dovetail into Microsoft Corp.'s new Smarter Retailing Initiative. Microsoft is introducing the Smarter Retailing Initiative as a comprehensive solutions framework for unleashing the next generation of retail innovation.
- 12 January 2004 New York, NY
- Payless taps Fujitsu as preferred supplier, strategic lifecycle partner
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Payless ShoeSource, Inc. (NYSE: PSS) and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. have extended terms of a GlobalSTORE point-of-sale software agreement announced in April of 2003. The extended agreement makes Fujitsu the preferred supplier of POS hardware, software, services and mobile applications.
- 12 January 2004 New York, NY
- Regal Entertainment Group awards "Oscar" for POS systems, taps Fujitsu for 1200 touch-screen concession terminals
New York, NY, January 12, 2004 – Regal Entertainment Group has awarded an Oscar to Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. following a successful six-month pilot of more than 70 new point-of-sale systems at theatre concession stands in seven Regal locations.
- 11 January 2004 New York, NY
- Fujitsu introduces TeamPoS 2000 M, new LCD display to complete its "SmartPoS solution"
New York, NY, January 11, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announces two new products for retail store systems that extend the company's "SmartPoS" concept introduced in 2003. The new TeamPoS 2000 M point-of-sale terminal and SmartPoSLCD color display emphasize manageability to reduce cost of ownership for retailers.
- 9 January 2004 Frisco, TX
- Fujitsu selects Xerxes as iSTORE value-added reseller
Frisco, TX, January 9, 2004 – Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. has signed Xerxes Computer Corporation as a value-added reseller for Fujitsu's iSTORE suite of retail hardware, software and services. Xerxes will market iSTORE to tier-two and tier-three general merchandise retailers.
- 9 January 2004 Charlotte, NC
- TreoSystems now offers Fujitsu MobileReady Solution
Charlotte, NC, January 9, 2004 – TreoSystems announced today that it has successfully ported its iPAL merchandise locator system to Fujitsu's iPAD mobile platform, creating a powerful Fujitsu MobileReady solution that will give retailers a seamless, cost-effective approach to integrating and implementing hardware and software for wireless inventory location tracking.
- 6 January 2004 Sunnyvale, CA
- Fujitsu Chalks Up Another Success with New Slate Tablet PC
Sunnyvale, CA, January 6, 2004 – Fujitsu Computer Systems today began shipping its next generation slate Tablet PC - the Stylistic® ST5000 Tablet PC. Taking the best attributes of the award-winning Stylistic ST4000 Tablet PC and adding several new enhancements for increased productivity, Fujitsu continues to demonstrate its unique understanding of pen computing and the specialized needs of highly mobile professionals.
